Obituaries
Janean J. Cleveland
May 4, 2026
Janean Johnson Cleveland
January 23, 1941, to May 4, 2026
Janean Johnson Cleveland was born in Waco, Texas, the daughter of A.C. and Hariadene (nee Holmes) Johnson. A resident of Waukesha County since April of 1962, Janean raised her children in greater Waukesha and served the community throughout her adult life.
Janean retired as Chief of Staff for State Senator Joanne B. Heulsman...
Michael D. Hendrickson
Apr 30, 2026
Michael “Mickey” D. Hendrickson, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 with his family by his side, and his wife holding his hand. A lifelong Waukesha resident, he was born on May 24,1946 to Leslie and IdaBelle (n Cornell) Hendrickson. He was a 1965 graduate of Waukesha High School. Mickey was a dedicated coin and stamp collector who...
Eugene Martin Ciechanowski
Apr 30, 2026
Eugene M. Ciechanowski of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 101 years. He was born in Milwaukee on September 16, 1924 to Stanley and Antonina (nee: Klazura) Ciechanowski.
Eugene enjoyed maintenance and upkeep of his home and enjoyed volunteering at his home parish of St Paul’s in Milwaukee. In his earlier years, he enjoyed...
Loretta Elaine Hecyk
Apr 30, 2026
Loretta E. Hecyk of Waukesha, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 85 years. She was born in the Town of Franzen, WI on May 28, 1940, to Leo and Bridget (nee: Groshek) Cieslewicz. Loretta was a graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School. On December, 31, 1960 she married Daniel Hecyk at St. Joseph Church in Galloway, WI.
Loretta...
David J. Steffen
Apr 29, 2026
David J. Steffen, of Menomonee Falls, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 43. Born on November 25, 1982, in Milwaukee, he was the beloved son of Victoria (née Sopa) and Patrick Steffen.
On October 29, 2011, David married Christina “Christy” Smith in Merton, WI. Together, they built a loving home...
Daniel Richard Connor
Apr 23, 2026
Daniel Richard Connor (Dan), Age 77, passed away April 23, 2026, from complications as a result of his courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born February 21, 1949, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Hazel (nee Riter) Connor.
Dan was devoted to his family. He was cherished and will be greatly missed by his wife, Edith, (nee Wollangk),...
Russell E. Gatzow
Apr 19, 2026
Russell E. Gatzow passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 92 years. He was born on May 6, 1933 to Harold and Viola (nee: Kluge) Gatzow. On May 9, 1953 he married his beloved wife Betty Jean (Dinnauer) who preceded him in death on April 13, 2025. For 72 years they built a home filled...
Patricia Ann Hahn
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Hahn (nee: Dana), died on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 92 years. She was born in Waukesha to Donald C. and Evelyn A. (nee: Becker) Dana, Sr. on March 19, 1934. Pat was a 1952 graduate of St John’s Cathedral High School in Milwaukee. Shortly after graduation she went to work at First National Bank...
Douglas M. Canham
Apr 19, 2026
Douglas M. Canham of Rice Lake, formerly of Waukesha died on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born in Elgin, IL on January 16, 1947 the son of Robert and Lucille (Ekwinski) Canham. Douglas was an avid car enthusiast and will be remembered as a loving father and brother.
He will be sadly missed by his...
Ellen Zilli
Apr 16, 2026
Ellen Zilli, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin at the age of 95 surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in a close-knit family on Milwaukee’s East Side, Ellen often reflected fondly on her childhood and the loving parents who shaped her strong values, even in times of hardship. Her strength carried her through her father’s illness...
Joan M. Vetta
Apr 16, 2026
Joan Marie Vetta (née Wolff) passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her residence at the age of 92. She was born in Milwaukee on September 24, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Adeline (née Mielke) Wolff. She was a graduate of North Division High School, class of 1951. Following high school Joan spent one year...
Keith W. Miller
Apr 12, 2026
Keith Wilbur Miller passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Wisconsin Veterans Home At King at the age of 87.
He was born in Waukesha to Hugh and Mary (nee Hertz) Miller on March 5, 1939. He grew up in Waukesha where he would meet his future wife at Waukesha High School, June, and they married on September 30, 1961. Keith...
Janet Alice Hext
Apr 11, 2026
Janet Alice Hext (Secor), 84, of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. She was born at home on the farm in Sumner, WI on November 29, 1941 to the late Charles and Edith Secor (Sill).
After moving to the Rice Lake farm in 1944, Janet went to Arrendale School from first to eighth...
Richard P. Krumenacher
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Paul Krumenacher passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan (nee Gloudeman). Loving father of Lori and Thomas (Lisa). Proud grandfather of Maddy and Emma. Dear brother-in-law of Dorothy Gleesing and uncle to Mary Beth (Randall) Gereau and Brin Gleesing.
The family is thankful to ProHealth...
Kelly Jean Schoon
Apr 8, 2026
Kelly Jean Schoon (née Casassa), age 68, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Waukesha, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 14, 1958, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Kelly was the cherished daughter of Albert and Marie (née Severine) Casassa. She graduated from high school in College Park, Maryland, and began her professional journey working...
Brian Michael Kurth
Apr 4, 2026
Brian Michael Kurth entered eternal life on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
He was born on March 10, 1970, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brian enjoyed fishing, hunting, and attending rock concerts with family and friends. He will be remembered for his kindness, gentle spirit, and the love he shared with those around him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Brian...
Emily Northrup Breese
Apr 4, 2026
Emily passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Village Pointe Commons in Grafton, Wisconsin.She was 62 years old.
Emily was born in Waukesha and was predeceased by her parents, Joanne and Robert Breese. She is survived by her devoted siblings: John Breese (Mary Sweval) of Bayfield, Wisconsin, and Jennifer MacLeod (Keith) of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She is further...
Jeri L. Garb
Apr 2, 2026
Jeri L. Garb of Waukesha died on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 18, 1947 the daughter of Wilbert and Ethel (nee Manchester) Schmitt. On April 14, 1972 she married her devoted husband; Corbert A. Garb “Corby”; he preceded her in death on January 15, 2025. Jeri worked for...
Thomas L. Atkinson
Mar 29, 2026
Thomas L. Atkinson of Jefferson passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by his family. Born on August 21st, 1936, in Waukesha, he was the son of Gerald and Lucille (née Merten) Atkinson.
Tom was a 1954 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. He played 1st base on the 1953 state championship baseball team...
Paul Otto Nowaczek
Mar 28, 2026
Paul Otto Nowaczek, 84, of Waukesha, WI, formally of Bethlehem, PA and Lebenon, TENN died Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Elmbrook Hospital, Brookfield, WI. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of late Frank H and Louise Nowaczek.
Paul grew up in NY and then attended Lehigh University. He served six years in the US Coast Guard. After his...
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